J. Ira Courtney

J. Ira Courtney
Ira Courtney c. 1912
Personal information
BornApril 27, 1889
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
DiedApril 15, 1968 (aged 78)
Fontana, California, United States
Alma materPhillips Exeter Academy, University of Washington, University of Southern California
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m
ClubSeattle Athletic Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)100 m – 10.8 (1912)
200 m – 21.8 (1912)[1][2]

John Ira Courtney (April 27, 1889 – April 15, 1968) was an American sprinter who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics in the 100 m, 200 m and 4 × 100 m relay events. In 1909–1914, he won several championships as a sprinter and hurdler and later became a handball player.[3]

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  3. ^ "J. Ira Courtney". Olympedia. Retrieved 16 April 2021.